HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-12-06 Public hearingNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will
be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at
7:00 p.m. on the 6th day of December, 2011, in
Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington Street,
Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at
the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as
posted by the City Clerk; at which hearing the
Council will consider:
1. An ordinance conditionally changing
the zoning from Neighborhood
Residential Stabilization (RNS -12)
zone to Central Business Service (CB-
2) zone for approximately .34 acres of
property located 221 and 225 N. Linn
Street and 223 E. Bloomington Street.
2. An ordinance conditionally changing
the zoning from Low Density Single -
Family Residential (RS -5) to Low
Density Multi - Family Residential (RM-
12) for approximately .88 acres of
property located at 2218 Rochester
Avenue.
Copies of the proposed ordinances and
resolutions are on file for public examination in the
office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa.
Persons wishing to make their views known for
Council consideration are encouraged to appear
at the above - mentioned time and place.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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Rezoning Properties on Bloomington and Linn Streets from RNS -12 to CB -2
Statement to City Council J E C " 6 ZG 11
John Thomas, Northside Neighborhood Association Coordinator
December 6, 2011
In reviewing the summary of the revised building, the total number of dwellings remains the same
as before: 17 units. Thus, the density of dwelling units per acre remains at 50 units per acre. The
bedrooms have been reduced from 30 to 28, a 6.6 percent reduction.
I would like to focus on the 50 unit per acre density of the proposed building by putting it in the
context of Iowa City's residential zoning. Fifty units are higher than the city's highest residential
zone, High Density Multi- family RM -44, which allows 44 dwelling units per acre. Thus, we would be
introducing densities onto Bloomington Street, a RNS -12 Neighborhood Residential Stabilization
zone, that exceed the highest allowable densities under any residential zone. To put it simply. the
CB -2 Central Business Service zone would allow downtown residential densities on a neighborhood
residential str
If CB -2 zoning generates incompatible densities at the neighborhood edge, what's the alternative?
The intent of the Neighborhood Commercial Zone, CN -1, as described in the city's zoning code,
reads in part as follows:
The purpose of the neighborhood commercial zone (CN -1) is to promote pedestrian oriented
development at an intensity level that is compatible with surrounding residential areas and
promote principles of site design that are typical of traditional main street design. Allowed uses
are restricted in size to promote smaller, neighborhood serving businesses and to limit adverse
impacts on nearby residential areas.
This aptly describes Northside Marketplace. It is quite different from the intent and character of the
Central Business Service zone, which allows for the orderly expansion of the Downtown, and makes
no mention of promoting traditional main street design or limiting adverse effects on nearby
residential areas, two goals of the 2008 Central District Plan.
A critical difference between the two zones is the allowable residential density. Central Business
Service allows upper floor residential uses at a density of 1 unit per 875 square feet, that is, 50
dwelling units /acre, as seen in the proposal. Neighborhood Commercial allows upper floor
residential uses at a density of 1 unit per 1800 square feet, or 24 dwelling units per acre. CB -2
allows over four times the RNS -12 density. CN -1 would allow twice the density of Bloomington
Street's RNS -12 zone. The densities of CN -1 closely match the 20 units per acre density we
advocated for in October with the row house concept.
We believe the residential density allowed under Neighborhood Commercial CN -1 is a much more
appropriate model for infill development where the commercial zone meets the residential edge at
Bloomington Street. The CB -2 residential density would be more appropriate where Northside
Marketplace meets the CB -5 Central Business Support zone at Market Street. The 20 -unit Writer's
Square building across Market Street, for example, has a density of 72 units per acre.
In summation, while we do no object to ground floor commercial on Linn Street up to Bloomington
Street, the proposed building's residential density of 50 units /acre is clearly incompatible with the
RNS -12 residential zoning on Bloomington Street. We find the Neighborhood Commercial NC -1
density of 24 units /acre a promising alternative to Central Business Service CB -2 where the
Northside neighborhood edge meets the small -scale retail and personal services of Northside
Marketplace. The residential density described in NC -1 would preserve the residential integrity of
Bloomington Street. As important, it could also ensure that Northside Marketplace, unique in Iowa
City, will remain distinct from the Central Business District.
City Council
December 6, 2011
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City Council
of Iowa City will hold a public hearing on the 6th
day of December, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the
Emma J. Harvat Hall of the Iowa City City Hall,
410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, or if
said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of
the City Council thereafter as posted by the City
Clerk; at which hearing the Council will consider
a Resolution approving a purchase agreement
with Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity for 1443
Prairie Du Chien Road, Iowa City, Iowa.
Copies of the proposed resolution are on file
for public examination in the office of the City
Clerk, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa. Persons wishing
to make their views known for Council
consideration are encouraged to appear at the
above - mentioned time and place.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 28, 2011
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Doug Booth roy,— Director, rtous
Housing Administrator, Iowa City Tusing
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Re: Approve a Purchase Agreement between the City of Iowa City and Iowa Valley
Habitat for Humanity for the property located at 1443 Prairie Du Chien Road, Iowa
City, Iowa
History/Background:
The City acquired 1443 Prairie Du Chien Road through the abandoned property provision under
state law. The nuisance property had been empty for years.
Discussion of Solutions:
Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity has offered to buy the property for $30,000, which is the
amount the City paid to acquire the property including clean -up and other maintenance costs.
Upon completion of the rehabilitation, Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity will make the home
available for sale to an income eligible person /family.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the approval of the Purchase Agreement between the City of Iowa City and
Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity for the property located at 1443 Prairie Du Chien Road, Iowa
City, Iowa. By partnering with Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity, the Housing Authority can
expand our efforts to provide affordable homeownership options to income eligible
persons /families which may include current participants /tenants in the Housing Choice
Voucher /Public Housing programs. Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity has agreed to complete
the rehabilitation of the home and have it available for sale to an income eligible person /family
by October 1, 2012.
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
2011 -2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN
(aka CITY STEPS)
PROPOSED AMENDMENT
The City Council will be holding a public
hearing on a proposed amendment to the
2011 -15 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY
STEPS) on December 6, 2011, at 7:00 p.m.,
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 East
Washington Street, Iowa City, IA.
The City of Iowa City is making this
opportunity available to citizens wishing to
comment on a proposed amendment to CITY
STEPS that would increase the priority for
"Transportation Services" from a "medium" to
a "high" priority within the CITY STEPS plan.
At their October 20, 2011 meeting, the
Housing and Community Development
Commission recommended this amendment
to the City Council.
The CITY STEPS plan outlines a range of
activities to be undertaken by the City and its
subrecipients to address the housing, jobs
and service needs of low- income citizens.
Copies of the CITY STEPS Plan Amendment
are available from the Department of
Planning and Community Development, 410
E. Washington Street, the Iowa City Public
Library, 123 S. Linn Street and online at
www.icgov.org /actionplan.
Additional information is available at the
Department of Planning and Community
Development office or by calling 356 -5230. If
you require special accommodations please
contact Stephen Long at 356 -5250 or 356-
5493 TTY.
Publish 11/4
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO IOWA
CITY'S 2011 -2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN
An amendment to Iowa City's 2011 -2015
Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS)
has been proposed that would increase
the priority for "Transportation Services"
from a "medium" to a "high" priority within
the CITY STEPS plan. Additional
information on this proposed amendment
is available from the Iowa City Planning
and Community Development or by
calling 356 -5230, TDD 356 -5493.
Copies of the CITY STEPS Amendment
are available from the Department of
Planning and Community Development,
City Hall, 410 East Washington Street,
Iowa City, 52240, the Iowa City Public
Library, 123 S. Linn Street, Iowa City and
online at www.icgov.org /actionplan.
Written comments may be submitted to
the Department of Planning and
Community Development at the address
above. The 30 -day public comment
period regarding this CITY STEPS
amendment starts with the publication of
this notice and ends on December 6,
2011.
CITY OF IOWA CITY s
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 28, 2011
To: Thomas Markus, City Manager
From: Tracy Hightshoe, Community Development Planner
Re: Resolution Adopting the 2011 -2015 CITY STEPS Amendment
Introduction
The Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) recommend an amendment to
the 2011 -2015 CITY STEPS Plan, the City's Consolidated Plan for Housing, Jobs and Services
for Low Income Residents. The amendment would increase the priority for Transportation
Services from a medium to a high priority within CITY STEPS. This document is used by HCDC
and the City Council as a guide for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME
Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funding recommendations.
History /Background
The Housing and Community Development Commission conduct an annual review of CITY
STEPS to ensure that the City's goals and priorities have not changed during the Plan's 5 -year
period. This year, public input was sought at a Grant Wood Elementary PTO meeting, the
Senior Center and at a Restorative Justice meeting at the Broadway Police Substation. The
comments from these meetings as well as written comments received are attached for your
review.
Discussion of Solution
Transportation Services is frequently cited as a vital community need for low income residents
and mentioned as an obstacle for low income residents to achieve their highest degree of self -
sufficiency. HCDC recommended identifying Transportation Services as a high priority since
CITY STEPS is a document that other departments and outside agencies use to document
need for transportation projects or to support applications for transportation related grants.
Recommendation
At your December 6 meeting, we are asking that you consider approval of the CITY STEPS
amendment as recommended by HCDC at their October 20, 2011 meeting. To date, the City
has received no written comments from the public concerning this amendment.
if you have any questions about the amendment please feel free to contact Steve Long or Tracy
Hightshoe at 356 -5230 or steve - long @iowa - city.org or at tracy- hightshoe @iowa - city.org.
Cc: Mike McKay, HCDC Chair
2011 -2015 CITY STEPS ANNUAL REVIEW MEETINGS
GRANT WOOD ELEMENTARY
PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO)
OCTOBER 10, 2011- 6:30 PM
Approximately 20 persons in attendance
City Staff: Tracy Hightshoe, Steve Long
Housing & Community Development Commission (HCDC): Michael McKay
Comments Received:
Traffic safety around Grant Wood, especially on Lakeside Drive is a huge
concern. Traffic calming measures needed such as crosswalk improvements,
signage, raised bumps, etc. There is a crossing guard for students for the
Sycamore crosswalk, but there is not a crossing guard for Lakeside Drive at
Grant Wood. Student safety could be greatly enhanced.
Improved /additional lighting needed on Nevada and around Grant Wood
Elementary. Request additional parking at Wood, possibly accomplished with a
prairie reduction.
Concerns expressed for increased economic development (retail) on east side of
town, especially at Sycamore Mall.
Increased needs at Salvation Army and service providers. Funds to assist these
agencies recommended.
SENIOR CENTER
OCTOBER 13, 2011- 12:30 PM
Approximately 25 persons in attendance
City Staff: Tracy Hightshoe, Steve Long, Erika Skemp, Jeff Vanatter
Housing & Community Dev. Commission (HCDC): Charlie Drum, Holly Hart
Health Care
Low - moderate income residents need access to affordable health care. If a
person loses his job, he loses health care. Access to affordable health care
stabilizes housing, employment, etc. Providers such as Iowa City Free Medical
Clinic and Emma Goldman Clinic are seeing more and more who need affordable
preventive services as opposed to one time needs.
Medical providers are experiencing more costs to track patients and keep
medical records.
Housing
Housing continues to grow at the outskirts of town. Need affordable housing
options closer to employment centers. Great need for infill development for
affordable housing. Cost to provide housing closer to downtown will be more
expensive. Additional public investment needed to cover the higher per unit cost.
Permanent supportive housing remains a high priority. Shelter House is
operating at capacity and the length of stay is increasing. There is pressure on
homeless providers to find housing for persons to transition out of shelter.
Housing for single adults such as SRO or efficiency units are difficult to find and
there are few options.
Iowa City is home to a regional VA center; however there is a lack of affordable
housing for vets. Need short term solution until the VA can provide additional
housing units. Services here are full and many vets are staying in Cedar Rapids
due to the lack of housing, but they continue to need the VA services. Returning
vets will need additional housing and services.
Need for security deposit assistance. To transition out of homelessness or get
into permanent housing, security deposits are needed as an upfront cost.
Utility costs are high for units affordable to low income residents. Assistance with
utility bills to avoid eviction needed as well as weatherization and housing
rehabilitation to reduce utility costs.
In Iowa City, the City passed a building code that required an extra 6" for
basement ceiling height, limiting the ability of homeowners or landlords to convert
their basements into rental housing units. This could provide a source of income
to low income homeowners and increase affordable housing options. A request
was made for staff to review the policy and amend.
Smoke free affordable housing options are necessary for those with medical
conditions or who prefer smoke free living accommodations.
Economic Development
Encouraged the City to connect complimentary businesses with each other to
improve business outcomes in the downtown and north side commercial areas.
Consider co -labs, micro - incubators and facility sharing.
Roosevelt Elementary could be used as a possible business incubator or for
affordable housing. Encouraged historic landmark designation for the school.
The building was constructed well and has low utility costs.
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Employment training, especially in the building trades needed. The school
district stopped their homebuilder program that built houses for low- moderate
income homeowners while providing needed training. Vocational training is
needed in our community.
Transportation
Sunday bus service is a huge need. Petition with 1,000 signatures completed
about two years ago expressing the need for this service. Low income residents
work 7 days /week, many on the weekends. Besides employment, there is often
free cultural events downtown on Sundays, but people can't get there.
Need coordinated transit scheduling between Iowa City and Coralville. As bus
fare is low, could be raised if more routes /greater frequency needed.
Question as to why the free shuttle is free? It is used by many who may be able
to pay a bus fare. Revenue generated could expand services.
Need JARC to provide better transportation options to employment and child
care.
Bus service times to the Fareway /Heinz Rd areas need adjusted. Shift times are
largely from 6 to 6, but bus service to this area begins at 8:00 AM. Schedules
should coincide with shift changes.
Concern about transportation available to the new Iowa City Community School
District office on N. Dodge.
Public Facility
Co- sharing of space to provide community centers in neighborhoods to provide
activities for youth after 5:00 PM. Encourage partnerships.
Services
Affordable child care continues to be essential, especially for 2 "d and 3rd shift
workers. Need 24 hour options. Possible co- sharing of facilities to provide this
service such as a for - profit or non- profit operating from an existing center from
10 PM to 7 AM when not in use by the 8 AM to 6 PM center.
Misc.
Flood prevention. Stop building in the flood plain to prevent future losses.
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RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
OCTOBER 14, 2011- 10:00 AM
Approximately 15 persons in attendance
City Staff: Tracy Hightshoe, Erika Skemp, Tony Damiano
Housing & Community Dev. Commission (HCDC): Mike McKay, Charlie Drum
Housing
Affordable housing a huge issue. Households with past criminal activity or poor
credit scores unable to find housing or ones that accept a voucher. There is
difficulty renting a unit as low income tenants may not have enough funds for the
security deposit. Many find the only landlords that will accept them in Iowa City
are Town and Campus and Dolphin Lake Point. Landlords increasingly doing
more checks — credit, criminal history, etc. It is hard to place tenants with a
previous history in a rental unit even when they have a payee and funds for a
security deposit.
Shelter House, DVIP and Iowa Lodge are full. There is no place for folks to go.
Families living doubled up. Even when these families have enough for a security
deposit can't find a unit. Many families in flux at Twain, moving in and out of
school. Affordable housing options are necessary to keep students at the same
school. Housing key to stability as must have housing to establish basic needs.
Tenant education needed for tenants unable to find housing and /or have poor
credit or past criminal activity. Education needed on how to get housing and how
to maintain (example was that there are tenants who show up to rent a unit in
their pajamas, need to approach more like a job interview). Encourage a
study /survey on why landlords do not rent to a tenant. Work with tenants to
reduce these concerns.
THE having difficulty finding land /homes for new rental housing. They are
building rental homes in North Liberty, but transportation limited for low income
residents.
There were significant improvements at Cedar Woods, apartment complex by
Broadway condominiums. There are few problems at this site now.
HACAP closed their waiting list for transitional housing which creates problems.
Encourage better communication amongst crisis /emergency providers as
agencies are still sending referrals to agencies with closed waiting lists or no
longer funded. Referring agencies need to know housing providers order of
priority.
Seeing more homeless youth that includes families that are doubled up.
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Need for affordable housing for prior offenders. Permanent supportive,
transitional and affordable rental housing all needed.
Transportation
Busing on Sunday and extended services for the Heinz Rd /Industrial Park area.
Limited transportation and scheduling problems for this area. Recommend a
route from the Broadway, Lakeside neighborhoods to Rock 10, Coreflex and
Quality Associates (companies in the Industrial Park area) based on plant
schedules.
Transportation continues to be an issue and additional bus passes needed.
Public Facilities /Services
Need additional drop in programs for youth as Neighborhood Centers of Johnson
County (NCJC) and the Spot full. Affordable child care is important, especially
for those that have parents /guardian whose work hours vary. Kids need
something to do. Area agencies seeing more kids from West High and Coralville
than in the past. Field House not free anymore, kids looking for places to go;
however may need extra supervision.
Commended the new IC Parks and Rec. program offering 5/6 basketball league
at Twain on Monday evenings for Twain students. There is also roller skating at
Wood on Friday evenings.
NCJC is at capacity, they need additional space.
Mental health services are needed; especially psych consults for medications as
may take 4 -6 months to get medication. IC Free Medical does not provide
psychiatric services. Community Mental Health and the University partner to
provide these consults.
Economic Development
Recommend programs for job seeking and retention skills for the general public.
Life Skills is no longer in the community and the Iowa City Housing Authority
(ICHA) Self- Sufficiency program is only available to ICHA clients. Need a
workforce development presence as told to route questions to Cedar Rapids.
Encourage businesses that pay higher wages and provide benefits.
Three written comments received. Please see the attached comments.
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Tracy Hightshoe
From: Joyce Barker <jml057 @inabc.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2011 9:45 PM
To: Steve Long; Tracy Hightshoe
Subject: after seeing the article in the press citizen
I only have one thing that this city needs desperately.
If the Quad Cities, Cedar Rapids and now Dubuque can implement a crime free initiative in their rental housing we need
to.
Mr. Boothroy has shared lease additions in the past. They are good ideas.
Please take the time and effort to implement this in Iowa City.
Landlords need to be held accountable! They ARE the first line of keeping crime from becoming the norm.
Joyce Barker
2018 Waterfront Dr. #128
Iowa City, IA
Tracy Hightshoe
From: MurphyGeerdes <mg9425 @mchsi.com>
Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 10:03 AM
To: Tracy Hightshoe
Cc: Tom Markus; Mike Moran
Subject: RE: City Steps Meetings
Tracy,
Below are my comments for the City Steps plan. Please forward them to the Housing and Community Development
Commission.
Iowa City should spend CDBG and other funds to improve Iowa City Park. I consider this park to be a regional
park and one that attracts users from all over Iowa City, including users from Iowa City's low to moderate
income neighborhoods. if the Dubuque St. and Park Road bridge projects come to fruition, Iowa City Park will
have a prominent role in welcoming visitors to Iowa City and positive green space promotes economic
development. If necessary, Iowa City should survey the users of City Park for the purpose of determining
whether City Park could qualify for CDBG funds to be used for improvement. There is much use by
neighborhood centers of Iowa City Park, including pool use, and there are a number of boys playing boys'
baseball on scholarship. In addition, residents and organizations (including not for profit organizations) from all
over Iowa City rent Iowa City Park's shelters. Iowa City Park could possibly meet the income eligibility guidelines
for CDBG funding based on its users or based on its regional nature.
2. Iowa City should direct new money it receives for housing to meet the needs of the elderly and disabled.
I would fully support the city using CDBG and other funds for educational programming not funded by the local
school district such as reading programs or English language classes for non - English speaking individuals- -both
for students and adults.
Thank you. Mary
Mary Murphy
890 Park Place
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
3191354 -2375
mq9425@mchsi.com
From: Tracy Hightshoe [mailto :Tracy- Hightshoe @iowa- city.org]
Sent: Monday, October 10, 20118:20 AM
To: 'MurphyGeerdes'
Subject: RE: City Steps Meetings
You may forward written comments to my attention. I will forward to the Housing and Community Development
Commission.
Thanks!
Tracy 1iiYN9400
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington St.
Tracy Hightshoe
From: sonia ettinger <spettinger @yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 9:54 AM
To: Tracy Hightshoe
Subject: plan
To the City:
I happen to be very busy at present and have not read the plan. However I am interested in outcomes as I
volunteer at the Food Bank and see the people who are just scraping by- -old and young.
I think transport is a big issue. Housing, jobs and bus service should be more c000rdinated. Those with out cars
are prevented from participating in so much. Let's face it - we don't need more cars!!!
Also housing should be constructed with maximum insulation so that heating costs are minimized- and
windows should be placed to allow maximum use of winter sun. Needless to say school plans should be
coordinated with housing for obvious reasons and especially to minimize bussing needs.
The Bongo bus numbering is good for those who can manage this. I have to say I have no idea why there is no
covered bus stop by Kinnick stadium to protect the hospital workers who use buses daily -also patients - from
freezing cold winds [I've experienced this].
There should be allowances for "corner stores" eg in the north area for Foster Rd et al- those who do not have
cars need to buy small items in winter.
Riverfront issues
The city /or university should use all possible high ground as much will need to bbe designated as park. What is
the plan for the block on College /Gilbert next to the bike library? The city needs a small covered mall near the
downtown as winter shopping is a pain!! Maybe this could be built on 1 st floor level with strectlevcl parking
underneath - if the flood plain is near.
I have long said the merchants downtown should be required to use awnings to allow a partly snow free path!!
and the streets need to be properly cleared - not half- .Many times one has to clamber over icy ruts to cross
Washington St in winter.
Why the city is paying for 3 different companies to research the flood plans for Rocky Shore /Idyllwild and Park
Rd bridge is beyond me. I went to all 3 meetings - what a waste!!!!
I hope the city listens to the comments brought by citizens!
Sonia Ettinger
longtime Manville Heights resident
230 Magowan Av
3386778
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City Council
of Iowa City will hold a public hearing on
December 6, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Emma J.
Harvat Hall of the Iowa City City Hall, 410 E.
Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said
meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the
City Council thereafter as posted by the City
Clerk; at which hearing the Council will consider
a Resolution approving a purchase agreement
with Deery Deery and Deery LLC for Lots 16 and
17 in North Airport Development Subdivision with
an option for Lots 13 -15.
Copies of the proposed resolution are
available for public examination in the office of
the City Clerk, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa.
Persons wishing to make their views known for
Council consideration are encouraged to appear
at the above - mentioned time and place.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of
Iowa City will hold a public hearing on the 6th day
of December, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in Emma J.
Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street,
Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at
the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as
posted by the City Clerk; at which hearing the
Council will consider a proposal to disclaim any
interest in the Iowa City Community School
District's Central Administrative Office, located at
509 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Johnson
County, Iowa.
A copy of the resolution setting forth the proposal
is on file for public examination in the office of the
City Clerk, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa. Persons
wishing to make their views known for Council
consideration are encouraged to appear at the
above - mentioned time and place.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
Publish 11/21
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF INTENTION
TO ISSUE
MIDWESTERN DISASTER AREA REVENUE BONDS
(EPS PROPERTIES LLC PROJECT)
SERIES 2011
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, (hereinafter
"Issuer") will meet on the 6th day of December, 2011, in the Council Room, at the City Hall, 410
E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 at 7:00 p.m., and hold a public hearing on the
proposal to issue not to exceed $1,832,000 principal amount of the Issuer's Midwestern Disaster
Area Revenue Bonds (EPS Properties LLC Project), Series 2011, (hereinafter "Bonds ") pursuant to
the provisions of Chapter 419 of the Code of Iowa, as amended, and Sections 103 and 141 -150
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, for the purpose of defraying a portion of the
cost of constructing and improving approximately 3.51 acres and a new approximate 10,000
square foot medical office building (the "Project ") located in the 2600 block of Northgate Drive,
Iowa City, Iowa, and paying the costs of issuing the Bonds. The Project will be owned and
operated by EPS Properties LLC, a limited liability company organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Iowa (hereinafter "Borrower "). It is contemplated that a Loan Agreement
will be entered into between the Issuer and Borrower wherein the Issuer will loan to Borrower
the proceeds from the sale of the Bonds in return for loan payments from Borrower sufficient to
pay the principal of, interest and premium, if any, on such Bonds as the same shall become due
and payable.
Such Bonds, if issued, and the interest thereon will be payable solely out of the revenues
derived from the Project and shall never constitute an indebtedness of the Issuer within the
meaning of any state constitutional provision or statutory limitation and shall not constitute nor
give rise to a pecuniary liability of the issuer or become a charge against its general credit or
taxing powers. All local residents who appear at the public hearing or any adjustment thereof,
shall be given an opportunity to express their views for or against the above stated proposal
and, at the meeting or any adjournment thereof, the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa
shall adopt a resolution determining whether or not to proceed with the issuance of the Bonds.
Written comments may also be submitted by the time of the above hearing, to the Issuer at City
Hall, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240.
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk